There are a multitude of types of yoga and not everyone is going to help you in the same way. Today in mamayoga we explain What is restorative yoga? and how it can help you in the postpartum.
What is restorative yoga?
The restorative yoga It is a type of calm yoga whose ultimate goal is restore or reinstate the health and vitality of those who practice it. It is a slow and respectful session with your body, your current state of health and moment.
In the sessions are used supports, blankets Y cushions, and also calmer and more organic movements, where your body finds mobility Y rest at the same time. The call is sought active relaxation, where linked postures and movements are combined with moments of rest Y assimilation. Activate from softness, with a conscious action that invites us to a relaxed pause.
Let's see now How Restorative Yoga can help you in the postpartum period.
Restorative yoga in the postpartum period
As we have already reminded you a few times, pregnancy and postpartum are natural states within a woman's sexuality. You are not sick, nor broken, nor malfunctioning. You are in a different state, where you have to take care of yourself in a different way than usual.
The postpartum physically It takes time for your body to go from being pregnant, with all the hormonal levels, changes in organic functions, etc., to returning to a state where it must close, reabsorb and rebalance.
On a mental level and emotional You will go through all kinds of situations that will take you from one extreme to the other, from the happiness most absolute to more intense crying.
Take care of yourself, don't forget about yourself
We have been reminding you of this time and time again, Postpartum is a very intense time of surrender and madness outwards, and therefore requires a loving look and extra care inside. Don't forget about yourself. Take time for yourself because as we are reminded Agate in classes “if you are well, they will be well.”
The caring gaze of restorative yoga will be a gift for you during the postpartumYou have time for yourself, you can listen, care and love in this bizarre moment.
So, apart from the recovery of pelvic floor, strength and other aspects that are worked on in postpartum yoga classes, when you need it you can indulge in a restorative yoga session where time and listening will be present.
Benefits of restorative yoga
How can it help you? Restorative yoga in the postpartum period It is through its multiple benefits at a physical, mental and emotional level. Let's look at some of them:
- Reduces physical and mental fatigueIt is common to feel exhausted and overwhelmed physically and mentally during some moments of your postpartum period. Restorative yoga will provide you with a space of calm and restful care for your body and mind.
- Postural repositioning and joint releaseThe elastin generated during your pregnancy, carrying the baby and the impossible positions for breastfeeding or putting the baby to sleep will make you need extra love for your posture and your joints.
- All the time available. In restorative yoga practices, it is all about time. Time for each movement, time for rest, time for yourself.
- Reduces anxiety and stress levelsBy activating the parasympathetic system through breathing, movement and rest, anxiety and stress levels are reduced. And the best thing is that it is something you will take off the mat, into your day, into your week.
- Perception of one's own body or proprioception. Restorative yoga sessions focus on the perception of the body, on feeling it. This will be of vital importance in the postpartum period, since this recovery of bodily sensations will help you to take control of your body again.
- Calm and deep breathing. The breathing work of postpartum yoga sessions with a restorative approach will help you recover lung capacity, mobilize the diaphragm and learn to use breathing as a path to yourself, to your rest and to your inner listening.
As you have seen, you are not short of reasons to Try a restorative yoga class during your postpartum and see for yourself how these slower, more careful sessions can help you at this vital time.
From mamayoga We would love to help you and accompany you in this stage of your motherhood. Do you want to be part of our tribe?
